Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexican Formula One Grand Prix organizers ‘blown away’ by crowd size

"Once again we are blown away by the support of the Mexican people and the international motorsport fans who traveled from all over the world to attend our race," said Alejandro Soberon, president of promoters CIE.

Figures released by the organizers put the total overall attendance at 339,967 compared to last year's 336,174.

The race day crowd was 135,026, compared to the previous 134,845, and the figures on Friday and Saturday were also higher.

Mexico's race at the capital's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez returned to the Formula One calendar last year after a 23 . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Former Puerto Vallarta police commander shot dead in Ixtapa

Former Puerto Vallarta police commander shot dead in Ixtapa

Authorities identified René Méndez Vázquez, a former Puerto Vallarta police commander, as the victim of...
Navy holds 22 tons of illegal seafood in Vallarta warehouse

Navy holds 22 tons of illegal seafood in Vallarta warehouse

Authorities held 22,584 kilos of seafood in a Vallarta warehouse after inspectors said sellers could...
Puerto Vallarta Clears Land for Electric Bus Depot

Puerto Vallarta Clears Land for Electric Bus Depot

Puerto Vallarta approved a 10-year land loan to SITEUR for an electric bus depot and...
Puerto Vallarta moves to help market vendors after fires

Puerto Vallarta moves to help market vendors after fires

Puerto Vallarta approved urgent electrical upgrades at the 5 de Diciembre market and is reviewing...